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Think VOLUNTEERING with Habitat is just building?....Think again!
No matter what your talent, skill level or interest. There is something here at Habitat for you!
See what opportunities are available and sign up to join our dedicated team of volunteers.
Construction
ReStore
Family Services
Click here to sign up for one of these opportunities!
Ambassador Program
The LHFH Ambassador Program is designed to give young, diverse, energetic, committed community members leadership experience in support of LHFH in a variety of capacities. Ambassadors will serve as liaisons between LHFH and the Lexington community to promote the mission of LHFH to donors, volunteers, partner families, and others. Ambassadors will play an essential role in LHFH’s mission and hopefully will be inspired to become the next generation of LHFH leaders.
Ambassadors will receive an extensive training in the history, mission, and practices of LHFH and will have the opportunity to support LHFH through many different means. Ambassadors will have monthly meetings, participate in at least two build dates per year, assist with special events as needed, support fundraising events, and recruit new Ambassadors. Each Ambassador will have a member of the LHFH Board of Directors who will serve as a mentor. Ambassadors will serve two year terms, with the option for a third year. One Ambassador will be chosen as the program Chair and will create agendas and lead the monthly meetings. Another Ambassador will be chosen as Secretary and will keep track of meeting minutes and participation in the different activities.
For more information, please contact Rob Turner at robt@lexhabitat.org.
Construction/Build Site Volunteer Opportunities
Groups are Welcome!
Weekday Construction Crew: Help build houses with other regular, weekday volunteers. Individuals and groups welcome on weekdays.
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old; Must be skilled in many different areas of home construction.
Minimum Time Commitment: Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for individuals. You are welcome to join us one time or every time! Groups can be scheduled Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Construction Crew (April - December): Help build houses with Lexington Habitat sponsor groups and volunteers. Individuals and groups welcome.
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old; Skilled and unskilled volunteers welcome; Willingness to learn construction skills; Prior experience not necessary, but a plus.
Minimum Time Commitment: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays.
ReStore Volunteer Opportunities
ReStore is a re-sale store run by Lexington Habitat for Humanity. We sell donated furniture, building supplies, and household goods to the public. All proceeds are used to support the mission of Lexington Habitat for Humanity.
Deconstruction/Architectural Salvage: Habitat's Deconstruction Initiative offers its services to residents in Fayetee County who are remodeling or demolishing their homes. Our goal is to go into the home prior to remodel or demolition and carefully remove any useable goods (i.e., cabinets, appliances, doors, windows, etc.)
Responsibilities may include: assist with removal and transport of materials from job site, supervising volunteers, work with property owner and Deconstruction Coordinator to plan and execute projects, seek funding opportunities for program.
Requirements: Age 18 or older, experience driving 16' box truck, able to do heavy lifting, friendly and personable, good driving record with valid license.
Minimum Time commitment: 4 hours a week.
Store Clerk: Assist customers with purchases and donations. Fun, friendly environment!
Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old; able to run cash register (training provided); perform moderate lifting; stay on feet; outgoing personality; good phone skills.
Time commitment: 3.5 hours once every week or every other week.
Warehouse Assistant: Assist customers through the organizing, loading, and unloading of merchandise.
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old (14 and 15 year olds can volunteer with parent/guardian); heavy lifting; friendly; ability to drive forklift (training provided).
Availability: 3.5 hours once a week or every other week
Box Truck Driver/Passenger: Drive or ride in our box truck to pick up donations from Lexington residences. Assist staff/volunteers with carrying, loading, and unloading donations.
Requirements: Age 18 or older, able to do heavy lifting, friendly and personable, good driving record with valid license.
Time commitment: one day or more a week, 9-5 Monday through Saturday. Evening shifts are a possibility.
Family Services Volunteer Opportunities
Family Support Committee: Become a Habitat Partner Family nurturer. Members of this committee are matched with a Habitat Partner Family and acts as a support for that family.
Requirements: Desire to work closely with a Habitat Partner Family. Life experience, specifically homeownership, is a plus.
Time commitment: One Monday evening meeting per month. Weekly contact with your family either by phone or in person. Can be as little as 10 minutes. You are matched with the family for approximately a 2 year period.
Office Volunteer Opportunities
Back-Up Administrative Assistant
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old; Prior Administrative Assistant experience a plus, but not required; Willingness to learn basic data entry and secretarial skills.
Time commitment: At least 2 hours per week during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday).
If you are interested in any of these wonderful volunteer opportunities, Sign up here!
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